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Ideal Body Weight Formulas Compared

By SC Editorial 2026-05-27 6 min read

Ideal body weight formulas estimate a healthy weight range based on height and sex. They are guidelines, not medical prescriptions.

Robinson Formula (1983)

Men: 52 kg + 1.9 kg per inch over 5 feet. Women: 49 kg + 1.7 kg per inch over 5 feet. Try the Ideal Weight Calculator.

Limitations

These formulas ignore body composition, bone density, and muscle mass. Athletes often weigh more than "ideal" without health risks.

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